This article starts with a brief history of Yakutian diamond production, from Mikhail V. Lomonosov’s theory of diamond deposits in 1761 to the discovery of the first kimberlites in 1954 to present-day operations. The bulk of the article then presents information the authors gathered during two visits to Yakutia, focusing on Mirny.
The report contains a map and a list of data on the most important mines. It is lavishly illustrated with images of Mirny—the mine, the town, the museum—and impressive diamond specimens.
Abstracted by Rolf Tatje
Abstracted by Rolf Tatje
This article starts with a brief history of Yakutian diamond production, from Mikhail V. Lomonosov’s theory of diamond deposits in 1761 to the discovery of the first kimberlites in 1954 to present-day operations. The bulk of the article then presents information the authors gathered during two visits to Yakutia, focusing on Mirny.
The report contains a map and a list of data on the most important mines. It is lavishly illustrated with images of Mirny—the mine, the town, the museum—and impressive diamond specimens.
Abstracted by Rolf Tatje
Abstracted by Rolf Tatje
